§ Mr. BurdenTo ask the Secretary of State for Defence if he will propose the striking of a medal or other certification to recognise the contribution made by men and women who undertook national service.
§ Mr. SoamesWe have no plans to institute a medal or certificate specifically for those who served a period of national service in the armed forces. National service men were, however, eligible for the range of official awards approved by the sovereign at the time.